Description
Shades of Life: Drabbles and Double Drabbles is a delightful collection of short fiction told in just 100 and 200 words. Each story captures a fleeting moment — of humor, heartbreak, love, or hope — leaving behind a thought or lesson that lingers long after the last line.
From light-hearted tales that make you smile to poignant ones that touch the heart, these bite-sized stories reflect life in all its shades. Written with brevity and depth, every drabble and double drabble offers a complete experience — proof that sometimes, even a few words can speak volumes.
Perfect for readers who enjoy microfiction and quick yet meaningful reads, Shades of Life invites you to pause, reflect, and find a piece of your own story within its pages.
Shubha Apte is an engineer by profession, a certified executive coach, and a seasoned management consultant with over 35 years of experience in the corporate world. Her deep understanding of leadership, human behavior, and organizational dynamics informs much of her writing.
Her debut book, Whispers of Everyday Life – Short Stories That Make You Think, marks a significant milestone in her journey as an author. Through this collection, she invites readers to pause and reflect on the subtle yet powerful moments that shape our everyday lives.
Shubha’s writing journey began with thoughtful reflections shared on platforms like Medium and LinkedIn. She is also a contributing author to two anthologies: Ripples II, a collection exploring the influence of social media through short fiction (published by APK Publishers), and The Joy of Life – Article Collection 2023 by Dancing Elephant Press. These collections bring together diverse voices and themes, offering readers insights into contemporary life through stories and essays.
Passionate about storytelling and personal growth, Shubha honed her craft by earning a Diploma in Creative Writing from the Writers Bureau, Manchester. Drawing from her professional experience and creative training, she brings a unique blend of insight and authenticity to her work—making her writing both relatable and thought-provoking.
When she’s not writing, Shubha enjoys gardening, traveling, and reading.